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4-H Youth Development

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4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization. Over 230,000 members in the State of Florida help to make up the community of more than 6.5 million young people across America. 4-H is a nonformal, practical educational program for youth. Florida 4-H is the youth development program of Florida Cooperative Extension, a part of the University of Florida IFAS. 4-H is open to all youth, ages 5-18, determined as of September 1 of the current 4-H program year and open to all counties in the State of Florida. 4-H serves youth from all backgrounds and interests.

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Members

The main Goal of 4-H in Volusia County is to teach Life Skills through non-formal education. This means that youth should learn through Hands-On Experiences versus attending lectures and reading textbooks. Life Skills are those skills that help youth become more productive citizens for the future. Life Skills are responsibility, goal setting, time management, organization, communication, etc.

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Volunteers

Volusia County 4-H relies on dedicated volunteers to promote its mission to help youth gain the knowledge and life skills they need to be productive, responsible citizens. Your time as a volunteer will provide these youth the safe environment they need to pursue whatever interests, causes, and leadership roles that are most important to them. Adults who are not currently 4-H volunteers, we invite you to become a volunteer

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Events and Activities

All 4-H events and activities are designed to add hands-on education to the three primary 4-H programs. 4-H events are hosted at the county, district, state, and national levels. They include Competitive and Non-Competitive events. 4-H events provide members opportunities to share what they have learned in their 4-H project. 4-H Events promote mastery through learning opportunities beyond the 4-H club.